BayAreaJackie's Bar and Grill
Kemah bar and grill on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip with a waterfront outdoor patio, brunch, and live music.
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Restaurants on the water
147 places to eat on the water across 11 towns, most of them in Galveston, Kemah and Clear Lake Shores. The most common kinds of food here: seafood, Mexican and steaks. Most are $$. 27 have been open 10 years or more, including Stingaree Restaurant & Marina. 8 have events coming up.
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Kemah
Namthai Restaurant and Bar
Thai food and a bar on the Kemah Boardwalk, with a waterfront setting for a drink and dinner.
VooDoo Hut
On the Kemah Boardwalk, VooDoo Hut has a waterfront outdoor patio, brunch, live music, karaoke Tuesdays and Sundays, DJ nights Thursdays, and trivia Mondays.
Clear Lake & Seabrook
Lil' Outriggers Hula Bar And Grill
Clear Lake Shores bar and grill on the water with a pricier menu, and it hosts events.
Schafer's Coastal Bar & Grille
Seafood and bar fare on the water in Clear Lake Shores, pricey, and the place also hosts events.
Since 2016
Opus Ocean Grille
Pricey seafood grille on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with waterfront views, a brunch menu and an outdoor patio, open since 2016.
League City
Galveston
Miller's Seawall Grill
Seafood and grill fare on the Galveston Seawall, where the water is right across the road from your table.
Since 2000
Fish Tales
Seafood restaurant open since 2000 on the Galveston Seawall, with the water in view from the room.
Since 2014
The Spot
Galveston restaurant open since 2014, set on the Galveston Seawall with the water right there.
Galveston · 86
See all 86Since 2012
Waterman's Restaurant
Seafood restaurant in Galveston open since 2012, with a patio and live music on the water.
Since 2012
Jimmy's on the Pier
Moderately priced seafood spot on Galveston's pier, on the water and open since 2012.
Venados Cantina
Moderately priced Mexican and Tex-Mex cantina in Galveston with a waterside setting.
Blake's Bistro
Galveston American diner-style restaurant on the water, on the Seawall.
Grotto Ristorante
An Italian restaurant on the Galveston Seawall with water views, for a sit-down dinner by the Gulf.
Katie's Seafood House
Seafood on the water in Galveston, where you can eat with a view of the bay.
Salsas Mexican Restaurant
Mexican and Tex-Mex food on the Galveston Seawall, with waterfront seating and live music.
Starboard Side Cafe
Breakfast and brunch on the water in Galveston, a pick for a slow weekend morning.
The Steakhouse
A restaurant on Seawall Blvd in Galveston.
Since 2014
Tea'ze Daiquiris To Go
Inexpensive daiquiri and boba spot on the Galveston Seawall, open since 2014, with a take-out window for drinks to enjoy by the water.
Lucky Lounge
Bar on the Galveston Seawall with a water view, hosting game-day watch parties, Friday karaoke, and Wednesday live music.
Beachsiders Bar
This Galveston bar sits right on the water, a laid-back place to grab a drink and watch the waterfront.
Kemah · 35
See all 35Coco's On The Canal
Bar on the water in Kemah, on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, for drinks with a view of the boats.
Since 2011
Kemah Steak Company
Steakhouse dinners on the water in Kemah, moderately priced, at a restaurant that has been serving since 2011.
Aquarium Restaurant
Seafood restaurant on the water in Kemah, a waterfront spot for a meal by the bay.
Bubble Jungle
Drinks at a Kemah bar on the Kemah Boardwalk, with water views.
Fish and Chips Houston
Seafood in Kemah, with fish and chips served on the Kemah Boardwalk, right on the water.
Nauti Dawgz Bar & Grill
American diner fare and pub food at the Clear Lake Shores marina strip in Kemah, with water views and brunch.
Bayside Grille
Coffee and light bites on the water, set along the Kemah Boardwalk.
Babin's Seafood House
Seafood on the water in Kemah at a moderate price, a classic waterfront dinner spot along the boardwalk area.
Bill's Bar & Burger
Burgers at a moderately priced spot on the water in Kemah, a natural stop after a walk along the bay.
JP's Upper Deck
Bar on the Kemah Boardwalk with water views, where you can watch the boats roll by over a drink.
Stuttgarden Tavern
On the Kemah Boardwalk, this tavern offers a spot on the water and live music.
Zone 504
A waterfront bar on the Kemah Boardwalk where you can watch boats on the bay while you drink.
Clear Lake Shores · 7
Since 1996
Joe Lee's Seafood Kitchen
Seafood on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, running since 1996 with a waterfront feel.
Since 2009
Skipper's Cafe
Diner-style cafe on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, open since 2009, with American breakfast and lunch fare by the water.
Galveston Bay Brewing
A moderately priced brewery on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, with a patio, brunch, live music and water views.
Since 2016
Okies YardHouse
Live music and a waterfront view on the Clear Lake Shores marina strip, open since 2016.
Seabrook · 6
Since 1993
Pier 8
Seafood restaurant on the water in Seabrook, open since 1993.
Since 2015
Tookie's Seafood
Seafood spot in Seabrook open since 2015, sitting right on the water for a relaxed meal by the bay.
Emery's Seafood
Seafood on the water in Seabrook, with a dinner view of the bay.
L and A Seafood
Seafood restaurant in Seabrook on the water, a fit for anyone wanting fried or grilled seafood with a view of the bay.
Waterfront Seafood
Seafood on the water in Seabrook, a spot to eat right by the bay.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen on Waterfront Dr in Seabrook: a seafood and Cajun restaurant.
Jamaica Beach · 4
Galvestonite Bistro
An outdoor patio and a spot right on the water make this Jamaica Beach pub-style bistro good for a drink with a view.
Je Mocha Bean Coffee & Wine Bar
Jamaica Beach coffee shop with a wine and cocktail bar, a nice pairing of espresso in the morning and a glass later on the water.
Way West Grill & Pizzeria
Pizza and Italian dishes at a Jamaica Beach grill with a view of the water, a relaxed spot for a beach-day meal.
Shrimp N Stuff Food Truck
Moderately priced seafood food truck in Jamaica Beach, set right on the water for a casual bite by the bay.
Dickinson · 2
Bacliff · 1
Noah's Ark Restaurant & Palapa Bar on Galveston Bay
Seafood in Bacliff on Galveston Bay, with a palapa bar, live music and water views.
Bolivar Peninsula · 1
Since 2007
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
Seafood on the water at Bolivar Peninsula's marina since 2007, with live music and trivia on Thursdays, at moderate prices.
El Lago · 1
Sammy G’s District 70
On the water in El Lago, with a patio, brunch, and live music on Thursdays plus game-day watch parties.
San Leon · 1
Since 2000
Topwater Grill
Seafood on the water in San Leon, with an outdoor patio and moderate prices at a spot that has been open since 2000.
Texas City · 1
Galveston Bay Beer Company
A moderately priced Texas City bar on the water with an outdoor patio, live music, and brunch.